PDFWAC 16-675-065

What requirements apply to testing railroad track scales in Washington state?

(1) All railroad track scale owners in Washington state must provide a suitable:
(a) Facility or facilities for testing track scales;
(b) Car or other device for testing track scales.
(2) The department must use the car, device, or facility provided to test the accuracy of all track scales.
(3) Track scale owners (railroad companies) must move the car, device, or facility to locations designated by the department without charge.
(4) The cost of providing and maintaining the car, device, or facility must be equitably and reasonably apportioned by the department among all railroad track scale owners.
[Statutory Authority: Chapters 19.94 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 04-23-043, § 16-675-065, filed 11/10/04, effective 12/11/04.]